Couples should abstain from sexual relations at least 2 or 3 days a week. Gradually try to reach a stage of celibacy most days.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYICouples should abstain from sexual relations at least 2 or 3 days a week. Gradually try to reach a stage of celibacy most days.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYILook carefully at what is of value in others and respect that.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIIt is man who, through his thoughts and actions, creates turmoil and disintegration in the natural, harmonious unity of the world.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIThe indicator of true knowledge is the ability to differentiate what uplifts us from what pulls us down.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIOur attitude should be: Whatever happens I will remain strong, courageous and happy.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYICrying to God for five minutes is equal to one hour of meditation.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIThe more intellectual you are, the more egoistic you are, and surrendering becomes more difficult.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIOne should see any opportunity to serve as a rare and precious gift, and never waste such an opportunity.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIWhatever you see, hear or experience in the world is ephemeral. Get in touch with the eternal substratum of everything.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIPurify the mind through selfless service.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIChildren, we should simplify our life’s needs and use the resulting savings for charity.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIOnly when human beings are able to perceive and acknowledge the Self in each other can there be real peace.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIGod is standing at the door of every heart. Call Him. He is waiting to come in.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIWhile eating, our attention should not be focused just on the taste. Imagine our chosen deity or guru is present within us and that we are feeding Him. This will turn eating into a spiritual practice.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIWe give physical exercise to the body, but neglect the heart. The exercise for the heart is uplifting the destitute and the suffering.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYILove is the very foundation, beauty and fulfillment of life. If we dive deep enough into ourselves, we will find that the one thread of universal love ties all beings together. As this awareness dawns within us, peace alone will reign.
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